[Hiring] Specialty Claims Associate @Munich Re

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Specialty Claim Associate to join our Specialty Liability Claims team. In this remote role, you will tackle challenging Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims, applying your expertise to address the evolving needs of the workplace. Members of our team deal with issues at the intersection of social and legal landscapes. Through collaborative efforts with external legal experts and our policyholders, you will play a key part in resolving sensitive claims, including those involving:

• Workplace disputes
• Discrimination
• Harassment allegations

Other products supported include:

• Miscellaneous Professional Liability
• Contractor’s Errors & Omissions
• Cyber Liability

Qualifications

• College degree is required; law degree is preferred.
• At least 2+ years of Employment Practices Liability claims and litigated claims management.
• Experience managing panel counsel, litigation guidelines, and reviewing law firm billing.
• Experience with other claims-made professional/management liability lines such as Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Contractor's E&O, D&O, Cyber Liability is preferred.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Employment Practices Liability exposures and employment law concepts.
• Complete accurate and timely coverage assessments and letters, liability and damage investigations, and evaluations of complex Employment Practices Liability insurance policies.
• Establish, document, and execute appropriate strategies to bring early and cost-effective resolution to assigned claims.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external customers, clients, underwriters & agents.
• Consistently demonstrate sound claim handling practices by achieving compliance in areas including investigation, coverage, loss assessment, and case management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with all levels of internal and external contacts.
• An aptitude for evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting technical information; sound critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and professionally.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; excellent organization and time management skills.

Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000 - $115,000, plus opportunity for company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.
• Health insurance coverage options (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans.
• Basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage equal to 1x annual salary at no cost.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans available for purchase.
• Voluntary Benefit plans (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity).
• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match.
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off starting with 24 days each year, with more days added for milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility for a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program for charitable donations.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.